Decision

(a) 
Approved the upgrade
of the council’s Microsoft software licencing from tier E3 to
tier E5 at an increased approximate annual cost of £230,000
for three years, totalling £690,000.and,

(b) 
Delegated authority to
the executive director for strategy and improvement, in
consultation with the Cabinet member for customer service, resident
engagement, digital, data and technology, to approve and sign the
contract amendment.